Braid in the bay? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jorluivil · 03-31-2011, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by yaknewb

So i searchd the forum and didnt really find what i needed to know so il ask it. I jus picked up some Spiderwire-Ultracast invisibraid in 15 pound for the bays do i need to use a top shot or can i tie strait to the lure ? And what is the reason for the top shot is it mainly used if you wana use flurocarbon? Is a top shot needed if im only useing 15 Lb braid? Thanks for the info i know this has prop been coverd some were i just cant find it.

The top shot allows for some stretch when you're on a fish or about to hook a fish. Also the top shot can be replaced without having to replace all of the line. I like going straight braid when bottom fishing, it gives you a better feel for the bite. One of the reasons I really like braided line is the fact that unlike mono or flouro it has zero memory on it......it cost more but worth every penny. I have one reel thats going on five years with the same PowerPro line on it.

MrPatrick · 03-31-2011, 05:28 AM

Go with a top shot of ten to twenty pound flouro in the bay. The larger line gets bit well. I like to use a topshot because mono and flouro knots are more secure than straight braid. And if you get hung up on that lost outboard the braid is a bitch to break off.

grey zone · 03-31-2011, 08:01 AM

With light braid you can probably get away with straight tie as long as its not a crazy color. I like to use a leader because I think its more invisible but more important if you hang up and something is going to break I would want it to be the leader. On my bass set ups I use a solid ring and a 20-30 inch leader. I tie the ring to the spectra with a palomar knot and leave it there. I store my rod with the line through the guides and the ring at the tip. Its great using a line that does not have memory.

03-31-2011, 05:28 AM	#2
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	Braid Go with a top shot of ten to twenty pound flouro in the bay. The larger line gets bit well. I like to use a topshot because mono and flouro knots are more secure than straight braid. And if you get hung up on that lost outboard the braid is a bitch to break off.

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03-31-2011, 08:01 AM	#3
grey zone Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 158	With light braid you can probably get away with straight tie as long as its not a crazy color. I like to use a leader because I think its more invisible but more important if you hang up and something is going to break I would want it to be the leader. On my bass set ups I use a solid ring and a 20-30 inch leader. I tie the ring to the spectra with a palomar knot and leave it there. I store my rod with the line through the guides and the ring at the tip. Its great using a line that does not have memory.